Archive · 25 Jul 2026
17 Delhi Metro Stations Closed Amid CJP Protest
Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi were closed on Friday from 7:30 AM due to a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
This is the third consecutive day of closure, causing inconvenience to commuters.
The stations will remain closed until further notice for security reasons.
Interchange facilities will be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations.
The closures have disrupted daily commuting, with people having to alter their travel plans or rely on road transport.
The protest is part of a nationwide strike against alleged police brutality, and the CJP has announced that the peaceful protest will continue until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.
17 metro stations in central Delhi remain closed from 7:30 AM on Friday due to a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar.
Closure is for security reasons, marking the third consecutive day of disruptions.
Interchange facilities available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat stations.
Closures have disrupted daily commuting, causing inconvenience to office-goers, students, and other commuters.
Previous closures on Wednesday and Thursday also caused significant delays and traffic congestion.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protestors
- What
- Closure of 17 metro stations in central Delhi
- When
- Friday, July 24, 2026, from 7:30 AM onwards
- Where
- Central Delhi, specifically 17 metro stations
- Why
- Security arrangements for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar
Protestors
Commuters
Protest Impact
Protestors
Protestors aim to raise awareness and demand action on their cause.
Commuters
Commuters face significant inconvenience and delays in their daily routines.
- Date
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time of Closure
- 7:30 AM onwards
- Reason for Closure
- Security arrangements for Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar
- Number of Stations Closed
- 17
- Interchange Facilities Available
- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat
- Protest Duration
- Third consecutive day
- Protest Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Sources
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